Restoration of antique furniture

Restoration of Antique Furniture

We specialize in the meticulous restoration and conservation of antique furniture, honoring the craftsmanship, historical value, and character of each piece while ensuring its structural integrity and aesthetic authenticity.

Our Antique Furniture Restoration Services include:

Structural Repairs and Stabilization

Our process begins with a thorough assessment and documentation of the piece. We repair loose joints, damaged frames, and weakened supports using traditional joinery techniques and conservation-grade adhesives. Whether it's mortise and tenon or hand-cut dovetails, our repairs respect original construction methods and materials.

Reconstruction of Missing or Damaged Elements

When parts are missing or too deteriorated to preserve, we replicate them using:

Hand carving to recreate moldings, legs, crests, and ornamentation in matching wood.
Casting and molding for lost gesso or gilded decorative features.
Sculpting and copying based on surviving sections or archival references, using appropriate species and aged wood to match grain and patina.

Historic Finish Matching and Decorative Surfaces

For painted or decorated furniture, we offer expert reproduction and conservation of historic finishes:

Color matching and pigment analysis to replicate original paint layers, glazes, or decorative patterns.
Faux finishes such as wood graining, marbling, or trompe-l'œil, executed with traditional tools and methods.
Gilded surfaces restored with hand-applied water or oil gilding using gold, silver, or metal leaf, toned to match age and patina.

All finishes are stabilized, cleaned, and preserved using historically appropriate materials—whether shellac, oil, wax, milk paint, or traditional distemper—ensuring both beauty and longevity.

Ethical and Professional Standards

We follow best practices in restoration and conservation:

Reversibility wherever possible.
Careful documentation of all interventions.
Respect for the historical and cultural significance of each piece.

Whether you're a private collector, a historic property owner, or a preservation institution, we offer museum-quality restoration services tailored to your needs. Our work supports not only the longevity of the object but also its value as a cultural artifact.